AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 105

The ATX · #**2081** Posted **May 24, 2015, 11:51 AM**

Kevin, I don't remember which thread it was that we were complaining about SKW ruining S.A. threads by deleting and editing posts to promote his homer view of S.A., but here are some harmless posts he just deleted because they mentioned Austin. He needs to get his own blog and stop using SSP to promote his personal agenda. There should be some healthy discussions taking place between Austin and S.A. forumers since the two metros are adjacent to each other. He's ruining it for both cities. I obviously have screen shots saved so if he deletes my post I'll repost them.

GoldenBoot · #**2082** Posted **May 24, 2015, 6:04 PM**

YES!!! SKW has gone to far! In fact, there may be some precedence for legal action to be taken against him. He has no right to silence those whom wish to express their opinion.

Please get him off of SSP!

wwmiv · #**2083** Posted **May 24, 2015, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

YES!!! SKW has gone to far! In fact, there may be some precedence for legal action to be taken against him. He has no right to silence those whom wish to express their opinion.

Please get him off of SSP!

There'd be no precedent* for legal action against him...

JACKinBeantown · #**2084** Posted **May 25, 2015, 12:30 AM**

If you guys want to be annoyed by such behavior, start posting in the New York threads and just watch NYguy chip away at every... single... thread. The guy must not sleep.

KevinFromTexas · #**2085** Posted **May 25, 2015, 1:19 AM**

No, I don't believe there is any legal precedent either, but it is bad form. I sent him a message about it. It's also best to not bring up stuff like this in a post or call out moderators by name. I'd rather that you message me about it.

In the meantime, I un-deleted the posts.

San Diego-Honolulu · #**2086** Posted **May 25, 2015, 3:43 AM**

That last time I was in Austin I heard about potential work to improve the bridges going into downtown. I heard they were supposed to be more flashy and similar to ones in portland.

drummer · #**2087** Posted **May 27, 2015, 5:41 AM**

Looks like Lake Travis has more water coming to it. Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls both have flood gates open. Lake Buchanan didn't really get much out of this system. At least it's good for Lake Travis.

http://www.dailytrib.com/2015/05/26/...en-floodgates/

GoldenBoot · #**2088** Posted **May 27, 2015, 4:58 PM**

As of 11:45 this morning, Lake Travis was at 657.93' MSL (a little over 23' below full level) and still rising. The lake level is expected to approach 660' MSL by tomorrow. There are currently no flood gate operations on the Highland Lakes.

SOURCE

smt1 · #**2089** Posted **May 29, 2015, 4:23 AM**

Some new condos being built near the historically plagued corner of 12th and Chicon:
http://www.thechicon.com/live-here/
http://www.bigreddog.com/chicon-corridor/

I live around there, and they haven't started construction yet, but the units appear to be recently on MLS as of a week or two ago (1301 Chicon St).

The ATX · #**2090** Posted **May 29, 2015, 4:17 PM**

New Emerging Projects List:

ftp://ftp.ci.austin.tx.us/DowntownAu...2015-05-31.pdf

The ATX · #**2091** Posted **May 29, 2015, 4:34 PM**

The twin ~200' residential buildings with 660 units at 12th & I-35 have a name now according to the emerging projects list: Huston Heights

JoninATX · #**2092** Posted **May 29, 2015, 11:58 PM**

823 Congress tower got a makeover, well a small part atleast.

This is a picture shot of me with a fedora hat, but happened to realize that they renovated the lower part of the tower.

JoninATX · #**2093** Posted **May 30, 2015, 12:00 AM**

I'm tried to get a better shot without me in it, but several Security guards kept looking at me. So I'll snap some tomorrow night when I have some free time.

The ATX · #**2094** Posted **May 30, 2015, 3:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by JoninATX

I'm tried to get a better shot without me in it, but several Security guards kept looking at me. So I'll snap some tomorrow night when I have some free time.

In fairness to those security guards, you do look like trouble.

JoninATX · #**2095** Posted **May 30, 2015, 4:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

In fairness to those security guards, you do look like trouble.

Thanks Hill Country. Nah, I'm less likely to cause trouble. Pretty much laid back type of person. But the guards didn't seem to get mind, just kept staring. Anyways I'll post more of the new renovations.

GoldenBoot · #**2096** Posted **May 30, 2015, 8:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

The twin ~200' residential buildings with 660 units at 12th & I-35 have a name now according to the emerging projects list: Huston Heights

Man, this project flew under my radar. Who's developing it? How do you know the approximate height and layout?

austlar1 · #**2097** Posted **May 30, 2015, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by smt1

Some new condos being built near the historically plagued corner of 12th and Chicon:
http://www.thechicon.com/live-here/
http://www.bigreddog.com/chicon-corridor/

I live around there, and they haven't started construction yet, but the units appear to be recently on MLS as of a week or two ago (1301 Chicon St).

I've been predicting a Starbucks at 12th and Chicon for years now. One day it will happen. Mark my words! Crack ho's, move over.

Mopacs · #**2098** Posted **May 30, 2015, 10:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

The twin ~200' residential buildings with 660 units at 12th & I-35 have a name now according to the emerging projects list: Huston Heights

Huston - Just curious, is this in some way related to UT/MLB pitcher Huston Street? I know he's involved in the local real estate industry.

The ATX · #**2099** Posted **May 30, 2015, 10:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mopacs

Huston - Just curious, is this in some way related to UT/MLB pitcher Huston Street? I know he's involved in the local real estate industry.

I suspect it's a nod to the Huston in Huston-Tillotson since it's proposed for 12th & I-35. They need a variance, so the name and the incredible amount of "affordable" units are probably an attempt to gain favor.

The ATX · #**2100** Posted **May 30, 2015, 10:46 PM**

Austin Towers/DAB just did an extensive progress update for Downtown projects. Among them is Hyatt House site prep.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/forumdisplay.php?f=446